Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza. And Josiah his son succeeded him as king. New Living Translation He was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza. Then his son Josiah became the next king. English Standard Version And he was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza, and Josiah his son reigned in his place. Berean Standard Bible And he was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza, and his son Josiah reigned in his place. King James Bible And he was buried in his sepulchre in the garden of Uzza: and Josiah his son reigned in his stead. New King James Version And he was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza. Then Josiah his son reigned in his place. New American Standard Bible He was buried in his grave in the garden of Uzza, and his son Josiah became king in his place. NASB 1995 He was buried in his grave in the garden of Uzza, and Josiah his son became king in his place. NASB 1977 And he was buried in his grave in the garden of Uzza, and Josiah his son became king in his place. Legacy Standard Bible And he was buried in his grave in the garden of Uzza, and Josiah his son became king in his place. Amplified Bible He was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza, and his son Josiah became king in his place. Christian Standard Bible He was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza, and his son Josiah became king in his place. Holman Christian Standard Bible He was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza, and his son Josiah became king in his place. American Standard Version And he was buried in his sepulchre in the garden of Uzza: and Josiah his son reigned in his stead. English Revised Version And he was buried in his sepulchre in the garden of Uzza: and Josiah his son reigned in his stead. GOD'S WORD® Translation He was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza. His son Josiah succeeded him as king. Good News Translation Amon was buried in the tomb in the garden of Uzza, and his son Josiah succeeded him as king. International Standard Version He was buried in his own grave in the Garden of Uzza, and his son Josiah became king in his place. NET Bible He was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzzah, and his son Josiah replaced him as king. New Heart English Bible He was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza: and Josiah his son reigned in his place. Webster's Bible Translation And he was buried in his sepulcher in the garden of Uzza: and Josiah his son reigned in his stead. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd he was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza, and his son Josiah reigned in his place. World English Bible He was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza, and Josiah his son reigned in his place. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd [one] buries him in his burying-place in the garden of Uzza, and his son Josiah reigns in his stead. Young's Literal Translation and one burieth him in his burying-place in the garden of Uzza, and reign doth Josiah his son in his stead. Smith's Literal Translation And he will be buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzzah; and Josiah his son will reign in his stead. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they buried him in his sepulchre in the garden of Oza: and his son Josias reigned in his stead. Catholic Public Domain Version And they buried him in his sepulcher, in the garden of Uzza. And his son, Josiah, reigned in his place. New American Bible He was buried in his own grave in the garden of Uzza, and his son Josiah succeeded him as king. New Revised Standard Version He was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza; then his son Josiah succeeded him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they buried him in his sepulchre in the garden of the treasury; and Josiah his son reigned in his stead. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they buried him in his tomb in the garden of the treasury, and Yoshiah his son became king after him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he was buried in his sepulchre in the garden of Uzza; and Josiah his son reigned in his stead. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they buried him in his tomb in the garden of Oza: and Josias his son reigned in his stead. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Amon Reigns in Judah…25As for the rest of the acts of Amon, along with his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? 26And he was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza, and his son Josiah reigned in his place. Cross References 2 Chronicles 33:20 And Manasseh rested with his fathers and was buried at his palace. And his son Amon reigned in his place. 2 Kings 23:6 He brought the Asherah pole from the house of the LORD to the Kidron Valley outside Jerusalem, and there he burned it, ground it to powder, and threw its dust on the graves of the common people. 2 Kings 23:30 From Megiddo his servants carried his body in a chariot, brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own tomb. Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah, anointed him, and made him king in place of his father. 2 Kings 23:36-37 Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah; she was from Rumah. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his fathers had done. 2 Kings 24:1-4 During Jehoiakim’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon invaded. So Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years, until he turned and rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar. / And the LORD sent Chaldean, Aramean, Moabite, and Ammonite raiders against Jehoiakim in order to destroy Judah, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servants the prophets. / Surely this happened to Judah at the LORD’s command, to remove them from His presence because of the sins of Manasseh and all that he had done, ... 2 Chronicles 36:5-8 Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God. / Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jehoiakim and bound him with bronze shackles to take him to Babylon. / Nebuchadnezzar also took to Babylon some of the articles from the house of the LORD, and he put them in his temple in Babylon. ... Jeremiah 22:18-19 Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah: “They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my brother! Alas, my sister!’ They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my master! Alas, his splendor!’ / He will be buried like a donkey, dragged away and thrown outside the gates of Jerusalem. Jeremiah 36:30 Therefore this is what the LORD says about Jehoiakim king of Judah: He will have no one to sit on David’s throne, and his body will be thrown out and exposed to heat by day and frost by night. Matthew 1:10 Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah, Matthew 23:35 And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. Acts 7:52 Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— Romans 1:28-32 Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. / They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, / slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents. ... Hebrews 11:37 They were stoned, they were sawed in two, they were put to death by the sword. They went around in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, oppressed, and mistreated. Revelation 2:20-23 But I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads My servants to be sexually immoral and to eat food sacrificed to idols. / Even though I have given her time to repent of her immorality, she is unwilling. / Behold, I will cast her onto a bed of sickness, and those who commit adultery with her will suffer great tribulation unless they repent of her deeds. ... 2 Kings 24:18-20 Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah. / And Zedekiah did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as Jehoiakim had done. / For because of the anger of the LORD, all this happened in Jerusalem and Judah, until He finally banished them from His presence. And Zedekiah also rebelled against the king of Babylon. Treasury of Scripture And he was buried in his sepulcher in the garden of Uzza: and Josiah his son reigned in his stead. in the garden. 2 Kings 21:18 And Manasseh slept with his fathers, and was buried in the garden of his own house, in the garden of Uzza: and Amon his son reigned in his stead. Josiah. 1 Kings 13:5 The altar also was rent, and the ashes poured out from the altar, according to the sign which the man of God had given by the word of the LORD. Matthew 1:10 And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias; Jump to Previous Buried Burieth Burying-Place Garden Grave Josiah Josi'ah Last Reign Reigned Resting-Place Sepulcher Sepulchre Stead Succeeded Tomb UzzaJump to Next Buried Burieth Burying-Place Garden Grave Josiah Josi'ah Last Reign Reigned Resting-Place Sepulcher Sepulchre Stead Succeeded Tomb Uzza2 Kings 21 1. Manasseh's reign.3. His great idolatry. 10. His wickedness causes prophecies against Judah. 17. Amon succeeds him. 19. Amon's wicked reign. 23. He being slain by his servants, and those murderers slain by the people, 26. Josiah is made king. And he was buried in his tomb This phrase refers to the burial of King Amon of Judah. In ancient Israelite culture, burial practices were significant, often reflecting one's status and legacy. Amon's burial in his own tomb suggests a continuation of royal customs, despite his short and troubled reign. The practice of preparing a personal tomb was common among kings, indicating a desire for a lasting legacy and a place of honor in death. in the garden of Uzza, and his son Josiah reigned in his place. Persons / Places / Events 1. AmonThe king of Judah who was assassinated by his own officials. His reign was marked by evil practices, following in the footsteps of his father, Manasseh. 2. Josiah The son of Amon, who succeeded him as king. Josiah is known for his reforms and dedication to the Lord, contrasting sharply with his father's and grandfather's reigns. 3. Garden of Uzza The burial place of Amon. This location is significant as it was not the traditional burial place for the kings of Judah, indicating a possible deviation from tradition or a lack of honor. 4. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, where these events took place. The spiritual state of Judah during Amon's reign was one of idolatry and rebellion against God. 5. Assassination of Amon A pivotal event that led to the rise of Josiah, a king who would bring significant religious reform to Judah. Teaching Points The Consequences of Sinful LeadershipAmon's reign serves as a reminder of the impact of ungodly leadership. His actions led to instability and his eventual assassination, showing that sin can have dire consequences. The Importance of Godly Heritage Despite Amon's evil reign, his son Josiah chose a different path. This highlights the importance of personal choice and the potential to break free from a negative family legacy. The Role of Divine Providence Josiah's rise to the throne, despite the chaos of his father's assassination, demonstrates God's sovereignty and ability to bring about His purposes even in tumultuous times. The Significance of Burial Practices Amon's burial in the garden of Uzza, rather than the traditional royal tombs, may reflect his dishonor. This serves as a reminder of the importance of living a life worthy of honor. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 21:26?2. How does 2 Kings 21:26 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God? 3. What can we learn about leadership from Amon's actions in 2 Kings 21? 4. How does Amon's burial compare to other kings in 2 Kings? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Amon's reign and Deuteronomy's warnings? 6. How can we apply Amon's story to our personal walk with God? 7. Why was Amon buried in the garden of Uzza according to 2 Kings 21:26? 8. What significance does the garden of Uzza hold in 2 Kings 21:26? 9. How does Amon's burial reflect the spiritual state of Judah in 2 Kings 21:26? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 21? 11. How do we reconcile the timeline of Jehoram's reign in 2 Chronicles 21 with other biblical records regarding the succession of Judah's kings? 12. How could Elijah send a letter to Jehoram (2 Chronicles 21:12) if Elijah had already been taken up into heaven according to 2 Kings 2:11? 13. Why does 2 Kings 23:25 suggest Josiah surpassed even David in devotion, seemingly contradicting other texts that exalt David's faithfulness? 14. Does historical evidence show David or any Israelite king facing countless troubles as in Psalm 40:12, or is this hyperbole affecting historical accuracy? What Does 2 Kings 21:26 Mean And he was buried• The short statement marks the end of Amon’s two-year reign and underscores the inescapable reality that even kings “return to the dust” (Ecclesiastes 3:20). • Scripture often pairs a ruler’s death with an assessment of his life. Unlike his godly grandfather Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:21), Amon’s burial follows divine judgment for persistent idolatry (2 Kings 21:22-23). • The brevity echoes the pattern in 1 Kings, where wicked kings receive minimal honor in death (1 Kings 16:6). in his tomb • Amon had a personal tomb prepared, indicating forethought yet offering no spiritual security. King Asa likewise “buried him in the tomb that he had cut out for himself” (2 Chronicles 16:14). • Royal tombs usually lay in the City of David; Amon’s separate tomb hints at diminished honor. By contrast, faithful kings like David were “buried with his fathers in the City of David” (1 Kings 2:10). in the garden of Uzza • The garden, first mentioned when Manasseh was buried there (2 Kings 21:18), lay outside the traditional royal necropolis. • Being laid in the garden of Uzza instead of the ancestral tombs symbolizes exclusion from the covenant legacy enjoyed by godly rulers. Isaiah 14:19 laments a despised ruler who is “cast out of your grave like a rejected branch,” a fitting parallel to Amon’s dishonored burial. • The site name remains uncertain, yet its repetition connects the fates of both idolatrous father and son (2 Chronicles 33:20-24). and his son Josiah • With remarkable swiftness, God raises up an eight-year-old boy whose reign fulfills the earlier prophecy: “Behold, a son shall be born to the house of David, Josiah by name” (1 Kings 13:2). • Josiah’s lineage shows God preserving David’s line despite human rebellion, echoing 2 Samuel 7:16, “Your house and kingdom will endure before Me forever.” • The contrast between Amon’s brief, wicked rule and Josiah’s long, reforming reign (2 Kings 22:1-2) highlights the Lord’s mercy to Judah. reigned in his place • Leadership changed, but God’s sovereign hand remained steady: “He removes kings and establishes them” (Daniel 2:21). • Josiah’s accession signals a fresh opportunity for national repentance, fulfilled when “the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes” (2 Kings 22:11). • The phrase assures the reader that the Davidic promise persists; earthly thrones may wobble, yet the Lord “will not reject His people, because it has pleased the LORD to make you His own” (1 Samuel 12:22). summary 2 Kings 21:26 records more than a burial notice; it draws a line between the fruit of rebellion and the hope of restoration. Amon’s dishonorable interment in the garden of Uzza underscores judgment on idolatry, while the immediate rise of his son Josiah showcases the faithfulness of God to keep His covenant and offer renewal. In one verse we see both the sobering finality of sin and the gracious continuity of divine promise. (26) In his sepulchre . . .--Which he had caused to be prepared near his father's (2Kings 21:16).Verse 26. - And he was buried in his sepulcher in the garden of Uzza - i.e. in the same place as his father (see ver. 18) - and Josiah his son reigned in his stead. So the writer of Chronicles (2 Chronicles 33:25), and Josephus (l.s.c.)
Hebrew And he was buriedוַיִּקְבְֹּ֥ר (way·yiq·bər) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6912: To inter in his tomb בִּקְבֻרָת֖וֹ (biq·ḇu·rā·ṯōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6900: Sepulture, a sepulchre in the garden בְּגַן־ (bə·ḡan-) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1588: An enclosure, garden of Uzza, עֻזָּ֑א (‘uz·zā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5798: Uzza -- four Israelites and his son בְנ֖וֹ (ḇə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son Josiah יֹאשִׁיָּ֥הוּ (yō·šî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2977: Josiah -- 'Yah supports', two Israelites became king וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ (way·yim·lōḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel in his place. תַּחְתָּֽיו׃ (taḥ·tāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of Links 2 Kings 21:26 NIV2 Kings 21:26 NLT 2 Kings 21:26 ESV 2 Kings 21:26 NASB 2 Kings 21:26 KJV 2 Kings 21:26 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 21:26 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 21:26 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 21:26 French Bible 2 Kings 21:26 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 21:26 He was buried in his tomb (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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